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Kaelen – Every Piece Has A Story

New York City is among the most fast paced cities in the world. Just as restaurants come and go, so do designers. It is safe to say that this is no playground, as here the big kids win and the weak ones fade quickly away. Not exactly the most heart-warming environment for a young designer like Kaelen Haworth, yet the friendly Toronto-native is now wrapping up her fifth season in the big (and scary) apple, while so many of her contemporaries are scattered along the roadside. Haworth’s collections are anything but juvenile. With a background in English literature, Haworth brings to the table the kind of quick-witted intelligence that gives the young designer a somewhat mature demure.

story written by Chloe Bensahel
photography by Elizabeth Waugh
fashion styling by Amanda Cole
hair by Danielle Cirilli
makeup by Laura Buck
model is Iggy from Q Model Management
production coordinator Rachel Renee
photo assistant Jake Raynor
intern Bonnie Rodriguez

New York City is among the most fast paced cities in the world. Just as restaurants come and go, so do designers. It is safe to say that this is no playground, as here the big kids win and the weak ones fade quickly away. Not exactly the most heart-warming environment for a young designer like Kaelen Haworth, yet the friendly Toronto-native is now wrapping up her fifth season in the big (and scary) apple, while so many of her contemporaries are scattered along the roadside. Haworth’s collections are anything but juvenile. With a background in English literature, Haworth brings to the table the kind of quick-witted intelligence that gives the young designer a somewhat mature demure. Continue reading “Kaelen – Every Piece Has A Story”

Abigail Stewart – Following Beyond

Abigail Stewart feels her way through fashion and culture in a remarkably intimate way. Viewing her designs gives evidence to the fact that their creator is someone with a full artistic vision in her mind. In our interview, she described how she often has to battle with her dresses as though they are blank canvases, because it isn’t as simple as making a sketch and creating a sample. Ms. Stewart begins with a general source of inspiration, whether reptiles or ivory and bone, then imagines structures for her pieces. It is in the physical molding of the dress that her original concept is transmuted into something new.

story written by Graham M. Steffen
photography by Ned and Aya Rosen
styling by Francesca Cerullo
makeup by Katie Mellinger (KESS Agency)
hair by Numi Empire
model is Sara Ellison (Muse Management)

Abigail Stewart feels her way through fashion and culture in a remarkably intimate way. Viewing her designs gives evidence to the fact that their creator is someone with a full artistic vision in her mind.  In our interview, she described how she often has to battle with her dresses as though they are blank canvases, because it isn’t as simple as making a sketch and creating a sample.  Ms. Stewart begins with a general source of inspiration, whether reptiles or ivory and bone, then imagines structures for her pieces.  It is in the physical molding of the dress that her original concept is transmuted into something new. Continue reading “Abigail Stewart – Following Beyond”

Spring Break NYC

This editorial features garments from Suboo, Harvey, Lisa Maree, Alejandra Quesada.. Photography by Ned and Aya Rosen.

photography by Ned and Aya Rosen
graphic design by Aya Rosen
models Madeline, Kiarra, and Premela from Click
hair and makeup by Isabel Ruiz

This editorial features garments from Suboo, Harvey, Lisa Maree, Alejandra Quesada.

Thanks to Melissa Trovato and the Melt Management showroom for their assistance in the production.

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A Détacher – Fashioning The Personal

Mona Kowalska is not one of those fashion designers who sit in studios drawing pretty things to be sent out to distant places to be born. Not only does she make all of her patterns, but her small and efficient team of three takes care of all other aspects of the brand, including sales and press. Her atelier is located behind the Nolita store’s glitter-clad back wall, so that she may personally greet any customer who walks through the door. One even has to ring a bell to enter, a sign that one is not simply entering a store but rather a special place. Kowalska’s space, however, is unlike any other in that it is first and foremost personal. A common scene to be found in the store consists of a joyful customer walking in to pick up a custom-wrapped garment and a hug from the designer before strutting back out into the streets of Manhattan.

story written by Chloe Bensahel
photography by Ned and Aya Rosen
styling by Michael Tucker
hair by Agata
makeup by Sokphalla
model is Melinda from One Model Management

Mona Kowalska is not one of those fashion designers who sit in studios drawing pretty things to be sent out to distant places to be born. Not only does she make all of her patterns, but her small and efficient team of three takes care of all other aspects of the brand, including sales and press. Her atelier is located behind the Nolita store’s glitter-clad back wall, so that she may personally greet any customer who walks through the door. One even has to ring a bell to enter, a sign that one is not simply entering a store but rather a special place. Kowalska’s space, however, is unlike any other in that it is first and foremost personal. A common scene to be found in the store consists of a joyful customer walking in to pick up a custom-wrapped garment and a hug from the designer before strutting back out into the streets of Manhattan.

Continue reading “A Détacher – Fashioning The Personal”

Preview Textile Group – The Silk Dragon Is Friendly

Douglas Greenwald’s grandfather got into silk screening down on Spring Street decades ago. Today, a third generation garment businessman, Doug manages Preview Textile Group, a massive silk and print wholesale operation headquartered upstairs from Mood Fabrics on the eleventh floor at 225 West 37th Street in Manhattan.

story by Charles Beckwith
photography by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

Douglas Greenwald’s grandfather got into silk screening down on Spring Street decades ago. Today, a third generation garment businessman, Doug manages Preview Textile Group, a massive silk and print wholesale operation headquartered upstairs from Mood Fabrics on the eleventh floor at 225 West 37th Street in Manhattan. Continue reading “Preview Textile Group – The Silk Dragon Is Friendly”

Mood Fabrics – Inside The Textile Superstore

Possibly the biggest fabric collection in the world is housed by Mood Fabrics, a textile superstore entered from the third floor at 225 West 37th Street in Manhattan. For designers coming to New York City from out of town, this is one stop not to miss. Forget Fifth Avenue, there is nothing like this in Milan, Paris, or anywhere else. Continuing modaCYCLE’s designer resources series, we recently sat down with manager Eric Sauma to talk about this wonder of the fashion world.

story by Charles Beckwith
photography by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

Possibly the biggest fabric collection in the world is housed by Mood Fabrics, a textile superstore entered from the third floor at 225 West 37th Street in Manhattan. For designers coming to New York City from out of town, this is one stop not to miss. Forget Fifth Avenue, there is nothing like this in Milan, Paris, or anywhere else. Continuing modaCYCLE’s designer resources series, we recently sat down with manager Eric Sauma to talk about this wonder of the fashion world. Continue reading “Mood Fabrics – Inside The Textile Superstore”

The Fair Sex Is Your Department

She looked back at us from the door, and I had a last impression of that beautiful haunted face, the startled eyes, and the drawn mouth. Then she was gone. “Now, Watson, the fair sex is your department,” said Holmes, with a smile, when the dwindling frou-frou of skirts had ended in the slam of the front door. “What was the fair lady’s game? What did she really want?”

photography by Charles Beckwith
hair and makeup by Amy Gifford
models Stefania and Ashley from Sharlet Grier
model Chandler from Emmanuel NY

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She looked back at us from the door, and I had a last impression of that beautiful haunted face, the startled eyes, and the drawn mouth. Then she was gone.

“Now, Watson, the fair sex is your department,” said Holmes, with a smile, when the dwindling frou-frou of skirts had ended in the slam of the front door. “What was the fair lady’s game? What did she really want?”

from “The Second Stain” in The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905)

This editorial features garments from Holy Tee, Oak, and Won Hundred, represented by Archetype Showroom. Click the images for specific credits.

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Rebelle Chic

When I was younger, I felt it was my duty to wake people up. I thought poetry was asleep. I thought rock ‘n’ roll was asleep. – Patti Smith

photography by Rachel Renée
all styling by Amy Gifford
models are Chandler (Emmanuelle) & Stefania (Sharlet Grier)

“When I was younger, I felt it was my duty to wake people up. I thought poetry was asleep. I thought rock ‘n’ roll was asleep.” – Patti Smith

featuring garments by Style Stalker, San & Soni, and Eight C

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Regarding The Muse

The recent passing of Loulou de la Falaise, style icon, close friend and “muse” to Yves Saint Laurent, and designer in her own right, had me reflecting on how far-reaching one’s personal style can be. I encounter women of style on a daily basis. Some come to it from “within.” Some… well, they have a bit of help through stylists or PR teams, while others developed their style from a personal connection, like a mother or grandmother, whose influence has stuck with them for life with the clothing being the culmination of this influence.

story by Evan Ross, proprietor of Frock
illustration by Aya Rosen
photos by Tal Shpantzer

The recent passing of Loulou de la Falaise, style icon, close friend and “muse” to Yves Saint Laurent, and designer in her own right, had me reflecting on how far-reaching one’s personal style can be. I encounter women of style on a daily basis. Some come to it from “within.” Some… well, they have a bit of help through stylists or PR teams, while others developed their style from a personal connection, like a mother or grandmother, whose influence has stuck with them for life with the clothing being the culmination of this influence. Continue reading “Regarding The Muse”

Everyday Glamour

This photo editorial from Ned and Aya Rosen features looks from several of Melt Management’s many international client labels, including Maurie & Eve, Lisa Maree, Alexia Ulibarri, Alejandra Quesada, and Sunny Girl.

photography by Ned and Aya Rosen
hair and makeup by Robin Watson-Hamilton
model is Sian from Muse

This photo editorial from Ned and Aya Rosen features looks from several of Melt Management’s many international client labels, including Maurie & Eve, Lisa Maree, Alexia Ulibarri, Alejandra Quesada, and Sunny Girl.

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